3. Analyze: After thinking about the nature of the coming of age experience. Then, in a well-
developed paragraph, write a response to "Fish Cheeks" in which you analyze relevant craft
moves/literary techniques the author uses and interpret how they shape the protagonist's
coming of age experience. Use a mantra sentence (see template below) to start your paragraph.
Then elaborate on your interpretation in at least four sentences. Type your response in the
space below.
Mantra Sentence Template: In (title), (author name) uses (craft moves) to (purpose word) to
(main idea/theme).
"Fish Cheeks" Analysis:
